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AppWizard

March 12, 2026

Facebook Messenger Will Use AI to Read Your Chats and Help Stop Scams

Meta is implementing advanced AI-driven tools to enhance user safety on Facebook and Messenger, aiming to proactively detect suspicious behavior and reduce scams. Key features include warning notifications for dubious friend requests, enhanced scam detection in Messenger conversations, and a push for verified advertisers to account for 90% of ad revenue by 2026. Additionally, Meta is collaborating with law enforcement to take direct action against scam operations, resulting in the disabling of over 150,000 scam-related accounts and the removal of 159 million scam ads last year.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger

Meta has introduced new scam detection tools for Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to enhance user safety. On Facebook, the company is testing alerts for suspicious friend requests, warning users about accounts with dubious activity indicators. For WhatsApp, device linking warnings are being implemented to protect users from scams involving unauthorized device connections. In Messenger, advanced scam detection will be expanded to more countries, analyzing conversations for scam patterns and providing warnings to users. Meta removed over 159 million scam ads last year, with 92% taken down before user reports, and eliminated 10.9 million accounts associated with scams on Facebook and Instagram.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Facing Instagram messaging glitches, connection issues and other failures in US? Thousands report app outa

Instagram experienced a service disruption affecting its messaging system, with over 10,000 users reporting issues primarily in the United States. Key functionalities impacted included the inability to send or respond to Direct Messages (DMs), leading to interruptions in conversations. Users faced challenges like messages failing to send, stagnant replies, and difficulties loading content. Additionally, some users reported issues with posting and publishing content. There was no official statement from Meta regarding the cause of the disruption.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours

YouTube experienced a significant outage affecting its services, including YouTube Music, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV, primarily due to issues with its recommendations system. Downdetector recorded 300,000 to 350,000 user reports in the U.S. and numerous complaints globally. By late evening, YouTube confirmed that full service was restored across all platforms, and no videos or accounts were deleted during the disruption. YouTube's engineers are expected to investigate the cause of the failure to prevent future occurrences.

Winsage

February 17, 2026

Microsoft Windows 11 KB5077181 Update Triggers Infinite Restart Loop on Some Devices

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update, KB5077181, released on February 10, 2026, has caused significant boot failures for users of Windows 11 versions 24H2 (OS build 26200.7840) and 25H2 (OS build 26100.7840), resulting in endless restart loops. Users are reporting over 15 reboot cycles, preventing access to their desktops. Issues include System Event Notification Service (SENS) errors and DHCP problems affecting internet connectivity. Installation errors with codes 0x800f0983 and 0x800f0991 indicate potential hardware, driver, or servicing stack incompatibilities. The update was intended to address 58 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, but the boot loop issue has overshadowed these enhancements. CVE IDs and their CVSS scores related to the vulnerabilities addressed include: - CVE-2026-21510: 7.5 - CVE-2026-21519: 7.8 - CVE-2026-21533: 8.8 - CVE-2026-20841: 7.1 As of February 15, 2026, there is no "known issues" entry in Microsoft's release notes despite user reports. Users can uninstall the update through the Control Panel if their systems are accessible, or use the Windows Recovery Environment to execute commands for uninstallation if their systems are unbootable.

Winsage

February 16, 2026

Windows 11 KB5077181 Security Update Causing Some Devices to Restart in an Infinite Loop

Microsoft's security update KB5077181, released on February 10, 2026, for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, has caused critical boot failures, leading to infinite restart loops for users. The update addresses 58 vulnerabilities, including six zero-day exploits, and introduces new Secure Boot certificates. Users have reported errors such as “a specified procedure could not be found” and DHCP failures, with installation errors like 0x800f0983 and 0x800f0991 affecting specific hardware. To resolve issues, users are advised to uninstall the update and pause Windows Update. Accessing the Windows Recovery Environment may also be necessary for persistent boot loops. While some users experienced improvements, the overall instability highlights risks associated with updates. Microsoft has not acknowledged any known issues related to this update as of February 15.

Winsage

February 15, 2026

Microsoft says Windows 11 update causes BSOD on some GPU config, broke WPA3 Wi‑Fi, but a fix is rolling out

Microsoft has acknowledged two issues affecting certain installations of Windows 11: a critical bug causing system crashes for users with specific GPU configurations and a bug impacting WPA3 Wi-Fi connectivity. The first issue leads to a Black Screen of Death (BSOD) with the error code KERNELSECURITYCHECKFAILURE, which has been reported more frequently following recent updates. This error is linked to certain GPU setups encountering a system error involving dxgmms2.sys, a component of DirectX. Microsoft has released the February 2026 Update to address the GPU-related BSOD bug. The second issue prevents some PCs from connecting to WPA3-based Wi-Fi networks, which is related to an optional update released in January 2026 (KB5074105). The February 2026 Update also includes a fix for this connectivity problem, but the rollout is gradual, meaning users may still face issues until fully implemented.

AppWizard

February 11, 2026

Roskomnadzor Tightens Restrictions on Telegram as Users Report Disruptions

Russian state media regulator Roskomnadzor is imposing restrictions on the messaging app Telegram due to its inability to combat fraud and protect user data. Users in Russia have reported performance issues, particularly slow download speeds, since January. Complaints have increased recently, leading Roskomnadzor to accuse Telegram of insufficient measures against fraudulent activities and concerns over personal data protection. Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, claimed the authorities aim to push users towards the government-endorsed app Max, which has been criticized for potential surveillance and censorship. Users have experienced disruptions primarily affecting media content on the mobile app, while text messaging remains largely unaffected. Roskomnadzor had previously restricted voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram as part of an anti-fraud initiative. The competition between Telegram and Max is intensifying, with Max reaching 70 million monthly users, while Telegram had 94.5 million and WhatsApp 93.6 million users at that time.

Winsage

January 29, 2026

Windows 11’s Gaming Gains Overshadowed by Stability Crisis: Performance Tests Reveal a Troubled Transition

Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2 shows performance improvements in gaming, with frame rate enhancements ranging from 2% to 8% across various titles, particularly benefiting newer DirectX 12 games. However, users report significant stability issues, including Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, crashes during gameplay, and compatibility problems with certain hardware and software. These issues affect a wide range of systems, suggesting systemic challenges rather than isolated incidents. The operating system's hardware compatibility requirements, such as TPM 2.0 support, have also limited upgrade eligibility for many users. Microsoft has acknowledged specific issues related to Intel and AMD processors, antivirus software conflicts, and outdated drivers. Despite ongoing patch deployments, user frustration persists due to the slow pace of fixes. The stability concerns have led some businesses to delay Windows 11 24H2 deployments, prioritizing reliability over performance gains. The driver ecosystem's lag in updates from hardware manufacturers has further complicated stability. The gaming community remains divided, with many users opting to stay on Windows 10 due to these stability risks.

AppWizard

January 29, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds gets a PC patch which Capcom says will fix the recently reported DLC performance bug

Capcom released a patch for the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds to address performance concerns, particularly around the Support Desk area in the Base Camp or Grand Hub, where performance drops were noted when players had unclaimed content. The patch aims to resolve an unintended bug related to CPU load increases due to claimed content status checks. An upcoming update is scheduled for February 18 to further enhance stability and performance across all platforms. The latest patch includes improvements to CPU/GPU processing, adjustments to texture streaming and VRAM usage, a new CPU settings tab, expanded graphics options, and various bug fixes. The patch requires approximately 2.0 GB of space, with a total of about 31 GB needed for the High-Resolution Texture Pack. Players are advised to update their video drivers for optimal performance.